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will these hid's fit my 95 se.?

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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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i want to make 110% sure they fit. and i would like to ask if there is any reason these might not look blue when i install them.? or are they blue lights.? thanks guys/gals
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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What HIDs? I'm assuming you left out a link?

The color of the HIDs will depend on the "color temperature" of the unit. Try around 8300k for a nice blue color, but you could go all the way up to 10,000k or higher (I wouldn't). Then theres the issues of cutoff, legality, etc....which I won't get into - it'* all over this forum.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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sorry.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...187047016&rd=1
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prepare to be flashed by every oncoming car you pass

HID'* are illegal without a projector
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I suggest doing what Bandit did, adapting a 96-99 headlight to the 92-95. That will help with the light output then when that'* done, add a 9005 in the low beams and you got good headlights.
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o.k what exactly i mtrying to achieve is having real blue head lights.... the ones that light everything up blue thats in its path.
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o.k what exactly i mtrying to achieve is having real blue head lights.... the ones that light everything up blue thats in its path.
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You're going for looks more than functionality then. Blue headlights, while looking cool, don't help visibility particularly in bad weather (they DO improve CONTRAST to a point). The blue that you see from HIDs is because the sharp cut off point bends the light so much that it creates a blue effect from certain angles. Some others are slightly different, such as Honda/Acura HIDs.

If all you want is the blue look, then spending your time and money on a HID kit is 100% worthless and actually illegal. The intense light from HIDs blinds oncoming drivers unless it is properly installed and aimed with a projector lens. Which means you would have to retrofit lenses into your existing headlights.

The time and money that would be involved in a proper HID retrofit just for the purpose of achieving the "blue" look is totally unecessary. If all you're looking for is the blue look, then go to your local rice shop / customization / tint place and pick up a set of blue coated bulbs specifically meant for this purpose. They're as easy to install as a regular headlamp.

Personally, I'm in the process of replacing my stock 9006 low beams with 9005 SilverStar Ultras. I currently have SilverStar Ultra 9006s and there is a noticeable difference, so I am hopeful that the 9005'* (which have 700 more lumens) will be even better. If you're looking for a very bright, clean white / almost blue look that will increase your visibility, I would recommend this along with the other members above. It is definitely different looking than standard headlights. Just my 2 cents
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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i have both silver star ultra'* 9005 and 9006 and im not happy with them.. i have them as a high and low.. dont get me wrong.. the visibility is great and far. thats why i have them on both cars but the 95 i want for looks now..
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Check you local laws. In most jurisdictions blue lights are illegal for non-emergency vehicles and are major ticket magnets.
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